I must note here that I took the photos below with permission from Society of Contemporary Craft (SOCC). While my photos represent a large portion of the work exhibited at SOCC, not all works were photographed. As you'll soon see, there is a full and detail shot of each piece with the accompanying information. Hopefully there are no typos, but if so, please let me know so they may be corrected. Enjoy!

Eszter Bornemisza, Hungary

Lung of the City 2011

dyed, reprinted newspaper, torn, thread, yarn, machine sewn

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Rachel Meginnes, US

Untitled 2012

textiles

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Elodie Sabardeil, France

Palpitations 2011

cotton and thread on wooden chassis

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Sandy Shelenberger, US

Textures 1 2012

encaustic with paper on cradled boards

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Julie Abijanac, US

Disease Mapping 2012

recycled copy paper, thread, glue

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Hiromi Murotani, Japan

Scenery 2012

cotton linen cloth, nylon thread, rubber thread

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Janice Lessman-Moss, US

#416 2012

cotton, wool

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Samantha Fields, US

Triptych with 206,720 beads 2011

recovered afghan, beads, stretcher frames

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Julie Sirek, US

Dissolving Dream 2012

Joomichi (felted) Korean mulberry paper

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Eileen Hoffman, US

Redolence 2011

chenille pipe cleaners

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gallery view...that's Pam by the way

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Susan Hotchkis, UK

Once 2012

textile

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Ann Graham, US

Birth of a Square 2012

silk, quilted, felt backed

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Patricia Mink, US

Tapia Study 2011

fiber/textiles

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Lizz Aston, Canada

Antiquated Notions 3 2011

paper, free-motion embroidery, thread, burn-out

(My apologies for not having a full shot of this piece.

It was behind glass and next to impossible to photograph without glare.)

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Elin Noble, US

Fugitive Pieces 9 2012

whole cloth quilt

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Personal note - As I strolled through the gallery, I found myself comparing the work present to that of the work exhibited last year at FiberPhiladelpia, particularly Outside/Inside the Box. I also compared the works present to that shown at Fiberart International 2005. It may not have been fair of me to do so, but it was impossible not to.

Wondering how the comparisons faired? Well...let's just say that I left the Society for Contemporary Craft yesterday feeling very under-whelmed. That said, there were a handful of pieces that held me spellbound and restored my faith in fiber art/artists.

We're off soon to see the second part of Fiberart International 2013 at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and are hoping to be awed and amazed. Stay tuned.

17 comments:

Whoops, I commented on your previous post. Again...with confidence...This pictures are swell and you captured some of my favorite pieces there. Sorry we passed one another in travel. The opening reception and all-day Fiber Forum was terrific last weekend.

I also wish I'd been there...had to laugh about the chenille stem piece. I love working with them to create my animals...hmm...might be something to explore on a larger scale...Looking forward to seeing what you post tomorrow (and Thursday..teehee).

OMG - you have escaped to paradise!! what an unbelievable collection of creativity and wonderfully executed work!!!! It must be blowing you away!! Wow - thanks for taking so much care and time to share with us!! WOW!!!!

I just read your final statements about being underwhelmed - so now you are commissioned to be on a mission to show us some of the even better Exhibitions that have taken your breath away!! Can't wait as I thought this was awesome!! maybe it was your selective photography that showed this one off to the best advantage?! Cheers!!

Wyn, FiberPhiladelphia 2012 was amazing, particularly the exhibition Outside/Inside the Box (click on links above). To see all my posts re: the FiberPhilly experience, just click on FiberPhiladelphia in my blog index.

Today's part of Fiberart International restored my faith in fiber artists. Took way more photos and need to edit them first, but stay tuned. Enjoy!

Hi J - I must admit I loved the way many of these pieces presented through the lense of your camera and onto the blog; some beautiful mark making, and I had quite a response to many of them. Not looking at them as a fibre artist, but just the sense they created for me...

Thank you Fiona. I have to admit that Pam pointed out, after seeing the post, that the photos made the pieces look pretty good and that few would understand why we left under-whelmed...especially as I'd neglected to photograph those works I found truly ugly. And she's right. There were a few that were, to me, just ugly and not worthy of being in such a high caliber show (of course, there are many in the post that I don't find worthy of being in such a high caliber show either, but they weren't as ugly...bad Jennifer!) There were also 5 or 6 under glass or plexi that were impossible to photograph without getting tremendous glare.

Part 2 of Fiberart International restored our faith in the show. Those photos are to come.

J- all I can really say, after picking my jaw up off the floor, is wow; and oh yes another thing - I am now I really know why you would not let me carry your bags - you just wanted to deprive me of an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing tremendous images. Continue to enjoy. B

Barry, my most sincere apologies for depriving you of an amazing experience. If only Pittsburgh (and DC for that's where I am as I write) were a bit closer to you and Fiona, Pam and I would be thrilled to have you join us this week. Alas, you were deprived of seeing these works in person...glad you like the photos though. I'm wondering if you had a favorite of these?

I understand Valerianna. Many of the pieces were huge...not just big, but huge. But then, the smallest pieces were under glass or plexi and the glare was so bad that photos were next to impossible. Glad the details offer a better view of the works.